Plantible · 22 hours ago
Research Associate - Downstream Purification/Process Development
Vista, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPlantible is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. They are seeking a Research Associate in Downstream Process Development to develop and execute lab experiments aimed at improving downstream processes for plant protein production.
AgricultureAgTechAlternative ProteinNutrition
Responsibilities
Development and implementation of innovative processing methods to produce, purify, and characterize novel plant protein ingredients
Perform standard protein characterization assays
Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve the quality and quantity of our plant protein and any related coproducts
Development of protein production protocols geared towards high quality, robust and cost- effective extraction of plant-based proteins
Bioanalytical characterization and method development (chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.) to assess our protein product at various stages during our process
Bioprocess development of unit operations from laboratory scale to commercial scale to include centrifugation, lysis/homogenization, separation and filtration, drying and chromatography
Ability to travel up to 20-40%
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Chemical/Bioprocess Engineering
1-2 years experience in protein production and purification, with plant protein extraction desired
Strong technical background and direct hands-on experience with downstream processing unit operations at pilot and lab scale including chromatography, decanter centrifugation, depth filtration, cross-flow microfiltration, cross-flow ultrafiltration technologies, freeze drying and spray drying technologies etc
Ability to thrive working in a lab environment
Ability to learn quickly, solve complex problems and have excellent data analysis skills
Being a self-starter and able to respond creatively and simply to continuous change and steady growth environment
Team player spirit and an open mind to contribute towards company goals
Thrive in a fast-paced environment where the primary focus is on simplification, stabilization and optimization
Hands-on lab experience with various unit operations like centrifugation, filtration and protein analysis methods
Ability to travel up to 20-40%
Preferred
Knowledge of commercial processing is a plus
Benefits
Competitive health and wellness benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program
Paid Holidays
401k Program
Career Stipend
Career development and growth opportunities
Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
Team building and company-wide events
Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition
And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!
Company
Plantible
Plantible Foods is a B2B food technology company with the goal to develop the most functional and applicable plant-based protein in the world using scalable and sustainable aqua-farming and extraction technologies
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$56.4MKey Investors
Chipotle Mexican GrillElemental ImpactAstanor Ventures
2025-01-15Corporate Round
2024-12-11Convertible Note
2024-11-15Series B· $30M
Leadership Team
Tony Martens
Co-Founder
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